LOUDNESS drummer Higuchi dies

Munetaka Higuchi, the drummer and leader of heavy metal band LOUDNESS, passed away on Sunday. He was 49.

In April, Higuchi was diagnosed with liver cancer, and the band put its activities on hold while Higuchi underwent treatment. In October, the band’s official website reported that his condition had worsened, even after more than half of his liver was removed.

Higuchi was also the drummer of the rock band LAZY, going by the nickname of Davy. The group disbanded in 1981 and Higuchi co-founded LOUDNESS the same year. LAZY reunited in 1998. Higuchi was also active as a producer, handling artists such as Mari Hamada.

Source:
Sponichi Annex